A student who died eight years ago has been put on the path to become the Catholic Church’s first Gen Z saint. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford has formally opened the “cause for the canonisation” of Pedro Ballester, 21, paving the way for a comprehensive examination of his life and writings to be presented to the Pope . Opening a cause is the first hurdle a potential saint must clear. The diocese said: “"We are pleased to announce the opening of the Cause for the Beatification and